Walk downtown Detroit and taste the city’s iconic eats
3 Hours
Food tastings, Guided walk, Photos
Explore downtown Detroit on foot and sample local favorites as your guide shares stories behind the city’s food and landmarks. This tour is walking-focused, with plenty of stops for tastings and photos.
Minimum of 3 participants is required for the tour to run. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Guide gratuity is not included; 15–20% is customary.
Full refund with 72+ hours notice. Less than 72 hours: no refund. No-shows are charged full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Yes. A minimum of 3 participants is required for the tour to run.
Expect a walking-focused experience of about 2.5 miles at a fairly leisurely pace with lots of stops.
Wear comfortable clothing and comfy walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Bring rain gear like an umbrella on rainy days and layers on cold days. You can also bring a camera or smartphone for photos, plus sunglasses, sunscreen, or a hat in summer.
Detroit Food & City Tours Shop | The Guardian Building | 500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI
Detroit's architecture and food tours earn consistently glowing reviews, largely thanks to a roster of genuinely passionate guides. Melissa, Megan, Lorrie, Phil, and Davy are among those frequently called out by name, and reviewers describe them as knowledgeable, warm, and entertaining without being over-the-top. The Guardian Building tour in particular seems to be a crowd favorite, winning over even longtime Detroit residents who thought they already knew the building well. The walking and food tours round out a solid lineup, with one reviewer recommending the walking tour as the ideal first stop on any Detroit trip. Private and customized tours are also available and seem to deliver an especially personal experience. One reviewer noted that large group sizes can occasionally make it harder to catch every detail, particularly for those who move at a slower pace, so that's worth keeping in mind when choosing your format. Overall though, the guides clearly love what they do, and that enthusiasm tends to be contagious.
Our guide, Terry, was very knowledgeable about the redevelopment of downtown Detroit and was kind enough to share her insights! I especially enjoyed the Detroit pizza and the exquisite bonbons! 👍🏼👍🏼
Maryb Erwin
April 26, 2026
Our guide, Terry, was very knowledgeable about the redevelopment of downtown Detroit and was kind enough to share her insights! I especially enjoyed the Detroit pizza and the exquisite bonbons! 👍🏼👍🏼
Maryb Erwin
April 26, 2026